INFORMATION IN ENGLISH

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley; grains that are in many everyday foods. Most of us eat food with gluten with no trouble. But for some people, eating gluten can cause a reaction in their bodies. Someone who has this problem has celiac disease.

Some common symptoms of celiac disease are diarrhea, decreased appetite, stomachache and bloating, poor growth, and weigth loss.

Celiac disease is treated by not eating gluten. This can be difficult because gluten is in many foods, but a dietitian can heep adjust someone's diet to cut out gluten.

Celiac disease is chronic and a gluten-free diet must be followed throughout life. Some advice on gluten/gluten-free food:

• Pizza, fried chicken and pasta contains gluten, but you can make or buy gluten -free pizza crust, make fried chicken with a gluten-free batter, and find gluten-free pasta.
• Before buying products, make sure they don't contain gluten. Some contain hidden sources of gluten. If in doubt, choose another product. should continue throughout life.

A celiac family spends more money on shopping than a family without any celiac member.